[Chickenpox in Poland in 2008]

Przegl Epidemiol. 2010;64(2):171-3.
[Article in Polish]

Abstract

In 2008, 129.662 cases ofchickenpox were reported in Poland. The incidence 340.2 per 100,000 was lower compared to 2007 (420.2) and to the median incidence in 2002-2006 (370.7). Children 5-9 year old were the most affected age group - 3057.1 per 100 000. Of 129 662 cases, 800 (0.62%) were hospitalized and no deaths attributed to chickenpox were reported.

Publication types

  • English Abstract

MeSH terms

  • Adolescent
  • Adult
  • Age Distribution
  • Chickenpox / epidemiology*
  • Chickenpox / prevention & control
  • Chickenpox Vaccine / administration & dosage*
  • Child
  • Child Welfare / statistics & numerical data*
  • Child, Preschool
  • Disease Outbreaks / statistics & numerical data*
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Incidence
  • Infant
  • Male
  • Mass Vaccination / statistics & numerical data
  • Middle Aged
  • Poland / epidemiology
  • Registries / statistics & numerical data*
  • Risk Factors
  • Young Adult

Substances

  • Chickenpox Vaccine